Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) The Electoral Act, part 12 (The scrutiny) (other than section 189 (Declaration of result of election)) applies to an election as if—
(a) a reference to declaration voting papers were a reference to votes cast in the election; and
(b) a reference to preliminary scrutiny for the election were a reference to scrutiny under subregulation (2); and
(c) all other necessary changes were made.
(2) If the electoral commissioner is satisfied that the declaration on a ballot paper envelope has been signed by the elector named in the declaration, the ballot paper must be admitted to further scrutiny.